CastImage for Chrome

Share images on a Chromecast

CastImage for Chrome - Easy Chromecast Image Sharing

CastImage for Chrome is a versatile extension designed for sharing images directly to a Chromecast. Users can cast images via a 'Cast Image...' context menu, capture an image of their current tab, or upload a local image file for casting. It also has an experimental feature that enables casting URL. The extension fulfills the need for an easy and efficient way for one or more individuals to cast images directly from their Chrome browsers to a shared CastImage session on a Chromecast device.

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Extension stats

By: https://cast-image.appspot.com

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.00

(13)

Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2014-06-17)

Creation date: 2014-06-17

Permissions:

contextMenus
background
activeTab
tabs
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 313.34K

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 20,942 ▼ 19

Other rankings

#6469 in Just for Fun ▲ 65

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Simple interface
Allows casting of images and web pages
User-friendly for basic functions

Cons

Does not work consistently
Limited functionality for adding images (one at a time)
Requires manual HDMI switching

Most mentioned

Difficulty in casting
One image at a time limitation
Desire for a slideshow feature

User reviews

very nice

Elijah Hoover1129, 2025-02-15

how do you cast it

Jariwala's, 2022-04-16

Does not work

j8av8r, 2017-07-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

CastImage for Chrome requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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